Sprites

Trivia

Shiinotic and its pre-evolution, Morelull, are the only Pokémon with the Rain Dish ability that are not Water-type.

Origin

Shiinotic appears to be based on hallucinogenic mushrooms mixed with bio-luminescent mushrooms. It is also partly based off of a Coprinellus disseminatus (also known as a Fairy Cap Mushroom). This also explains its fairy typing. Shiinotic also looks very similar to Toad from the Mario series, another Nintendo franchise.

Etymology

Shiinotic may be a combination of Shiitake and hypnotic. It might also include narcotic, a group of powders, spores or drugs that effect the mind and body in different ways.